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mediumRoad· Kalimpong

Standing Speed and Landslide Caution on Hill Routes NH 10 and Hill Cart Road

The Kalimpong district administration maintains standing cautions along National Highway 10 and adjoining hill arteries due to ongoing slope restoration and vulnerable landslide zones. Traffic may be subject to intermittent regulating or single-lane movements during routine road maintenance.

Recommended actionDrive cautiously along Teesta riverbank stretches and avoid non-essential night driving.

SourceKalimpong District Administration

Updated12 Nov 2026 · valid to 14 Nov 2026

mediumWildlife· South 24 Parganas

Mandatory Creek Safety and Wildlife Guidelines for Sundarbans Boat Safaris

The West Bengal Forest Department reminds visitors in the Sundarbans Delta that stepping into estuarine creeks is strictly prohibited due to active saltwater crocodile and tiger habitats. All tourist vessels must operate strictly within designated forest hours with registered eco-guides.

Recommended actionRemain inside registered tourist vessels and do not step onto mudbanks or trailing waters.

SourceDirectorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal

Updated12 Nov 2026 · valid to 15 Nov 2026

lowWeather· Darjeeling

Isolated Light Rain and Autumn Temperature Drop in Darjeeling Hills

IMD forecasts dry to isolated light rain conditions across Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, alongside a seasonal drop in minimum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. Daytime travel and sightseeing across Darjeeling remain clear without adverse weather warnings.

Recommended actionCarry warm layered clothing and check local morning weather reports before hill excursions.

SourceIndia Meteorological Department

Updated12 Nov 2026 · valid to 13 Nov 2026

lowTransport· Kolkata

Winter Morning Ferry Fog and Tidal Boarding Advisory on River Hooghly

WBTC operates regular passenger ferry services across Kolkata and Howrah ghats with standing safety measures for seasonal morning fog and tidal fluctuations. Minor scheduling adjustments may occur during early morning low-visibility windows across river crossings.

Recommended actionArrive early at ferry ghats and heed operator guidance during morning mist or tidal shifts.

SourceWest Bengal Transport Corporation

Updated12 Nov 2026 · valid to 13 Nov 2026

lowRailway disruptions· Purba Medinipur

Digha-Howrah evening train rescheduled by 70 minutes

The evening train has been rescheduled for track work near Panskura.

Recommended actionReconfirm departure time at station display boards.

SourceIndian Railways

Updated8 Nov 2026 · valid to 15 Nov 2026

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